Viral Hepatitis Mapping Project — National report data available now
New data from the latest Viral Hepatitis Mapping Project: National Reports helps provide insight into the prevalence, diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of hepatitis B and C in Australia compared to national targets.
The Viral Hepatitis Mapping Project aims to improve understanding of chronic hepatitis B (CHB) and chronic hepatitis C (CHC) in Australia by examining regional variations in prevalence and care uptake.
The Project is a joint initiative of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Collaborating Centre for Viral Hepatitis Epidemiology, The Doherty Institute and the Australian Society for HIV Medicine (ASHM), funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care.
Access the latest data and insights on CHB and CHC in Australia
The Viral Hepatitis Mapping Project: National Reports data shows that Australia is more than 10 years behind meeting national targets around chronic hepatitis B treatment and care uptake. It also shows that there continues to be a gap in hepatitis C treatment uptake due to:
geographic remoteness
health access disparities
systemic inequalities.
By identifying areas with high prevalence or low treatment uptake, the Viral Hepatitis Mapping Project can help prioritise interventions and improve service delivery where it's most needed to eliminate viral hepatitis as a public health concern by 2030.
"We are proud of Australia's hepatitis workforce for their continued dedication to proactively testing and treating viral hepatitis,” said Alexis Apostolellis, ASHM CEO.
“However, the latest Viral Hepatitis Mapping Reports show that we need improved access, community-tailored education and interventions, and culturally appropriate care to reach those in greatest need."
Explore Viral Hepatitis Mapping Project data through the Online Portal
The Mapping Project’s Online Portal is an interactive tool which allows stakeholders to explore the data presented in the latest National Report on a deeper level and directly compare regions of interest.
More resources for primary health professionals
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